"Suffs: The Musical March Towards a Consequential Election"
"Suffs," a new Broadway musical by Shaina Taub, tells the story of the women's suffrage movement, focusing on the final push from 1913 to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. The show has been heavily rewritten and improved since its Off Broadway premiere in 2022, with a new score and recasting. Taub's approach highlights the infighting within the movement, portraying leaders like Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ida B. Wells, and Ruza Wenclawska. The musical is a smart and noble portrayal of the fight for women's right to vote, offering a catchy and engaging narrative of the historical struggle.